As the weather reminds everyone that spring is on the way, there are more and more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. In the spirit of spring, Union City Sports Center invites the community to take part in their annual Fun Run & Walk on Sunday March 10.

Established to celebrate the opening of the Sports Center, the event is now in its sixth year and offers a great local, outdoor event for all ages. Participant categories in both 10K and 5K runs include Boys 12 and Under, Girls 12 and Under, Boys 13-17, Girls 13-17, Men's 18-29, Women's 18-29, Men's 30-54, Women's 30-54, and Men's 55 plus, and Women's 55 plus. There is also a Stroller Division and a Pet Walker Division, so everyone is welcome to join in!

Check in begins at 8 a.m. at Union City Civic Center and the race begins at 9:30 a.m. with participants making their way along the Alameda Creek Trail. Go online to view the course and give it a trial run before the event. Smartphone owners can download the iMapMyRun application and track their progress at www.mapmyrun.com.

To register: Download an application form and FAX to (510) 489-8620, register in person at the Union City Sports Center (31224 Union City Blvd.) or sign up online.

The cost is $20 ($10 without shirt) for youth Sports Center members, $25 ($15 without shirt) for adult members, $25 ($15 without shirt) for youth Union City residents, $30 ($20 without shirt) for adult residents, and $30 ($20 without shirt) for youth non-residents, and $35 ($25 without shirt) for adult non-residents. Participants registered by Friday, February 24 will receive a Fun Run T-Shirt; sign-ups after that date will receive shirts while supplies last. Registration closes Friday, March 8.